Patient/caregiver was educated on lifestyle modifications for individuals with Parkinson's Disease as follows: Poor grips in individuals with Parkinson’s can often make the task of holding cup, pen, and pencil challenging. Use of adaptive equipment, such as, silicone stretchy cuffs can help promote the grip and reduce the stress of work for the individual. Individuals with Parkinson’s disease can present with slowed reaction time and rigidity of movement. Also, advanced age of senior citizens can [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on lifestyle modifications for individuals with Parkinson's Disease as follows: Parkinson’s patients can choose to have a chair at the sink while brushing teeth and combing, so that, they can be seated. As the movements are slowed in Parkinson’s patients, it could take longer to complete the activities and so, being seated can help avoid fatigue and exhaustion. Individuals with Parkinson’s disease must rely more on using mixer/grinder for cutting vegetables. Tremors [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on lifestyle modifications for individuals with Parkinson's Disease as follows: Using sock aid can help put the sock on and prevent bending down to put it on. Pull the sock onto the sock aid until the toe end, with the heel on the bottom and have the foot in. Using the strings attached to the sock aid, pull the sock aid out, which leaves the sock on your foot. Using a dressing [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on lifestyle modifications for individuals with Parkinson's Disease as follows: Rigidity and tremors in hands and fingers can incapacitate the Parkinson’s patient with the use of regular toiletries, such as, toothbrush, hairbrush, and razors. Using electrical items can help reduce effort and save energy for the individual. The dressing stick can be used to put on and remove the pants off without bending much, as bending down during these tasks could impair [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on lifestyle modifications for individuals with Parkinson's Disease as follows: Use furniture of appropriate height, to help an easy lift up, while standing. This also helps maintain stability, while transitioning from standing to sitting position. Having armrests on the furniture also helps stability during sitting and standing up. The seat of the chair must be at least 2 inches higher than the back of the knee, to promote comfort and safety. Using [...]